Nikon d7000 problem

[ultimadrift]

My Nikon D7000 has gotten some sand under the buttons and dials how would I clean them? My D-Pad wont click sometimes and the dials are hard to turn.

 

[Big Mike]

I'd suggest sending it into your closest Nikon service facility. They have the tools & know how to take it apart, clean it, and put it back together again.

We used to call it a CLA (Clean, Lube & Adjust)...it's like taking your car in for a tune up / preventative maintenance etc.

 

[ultimadrift]

I wish I could but its been over the warranty. Also can't justify waiting 3-4 weeks getting my camera back

 

[Big Mike]

Do you know that it will be 3-4 weeks?

I had a lens crap out on me (AF DIED), I sent it into Canon...it was fixed and back in my hands in 8 days....and I'm probably farther away from a Canon facility than you are from a Nikon one.

 

[KmH]

Warranty wouldn't cover removing sand even if the camera was still in warranty.

The sand will likely ruin the buttons. Get a backup camera body.

A CLA will run you about $200 at Nikon USA Service down in El Segundo, but since it would not be a warranty repair you can send the camera to any qualified repair facility.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Nikon-Authorized-Repair-List.page

California Precision
1714 28th St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Directions

Phone: 916-451-1330
Fax: 916-451-7460​

 

[ultimadrift]

Well took the camera apart and put some alcohol on it seems to have done the trick. Wasn't so hard, button works great again

 

[KmH]

Good on you cobber! :thumbup:

 

[morganza]

Warranty wouldn't cover removing sand even if the camera was still in warranty.

The sand will likely ruin the buttons. Get a backup camera body.

A CLA will run you about $200 at Nikon USA Service down in El Segundo, but since it would not be a warranty repair you can send the camera to any qualified repair facility.
Nikon Authorized Repair Stations

California Precision
1714 28th St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Directions

Phone: 916-451-1330
Fax: 916-451-7460​

That's actually very good to know, thanks.

 

[Solarflare]

Drat.

I would have throught the weather sealing would avoid such things.